ESPN secures 'handshake agreement' to broadcast 24-team CFP, sources say
The "handshake agreement" is a step toward a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season.
ESPN reports that the "handshake agreement" is a step toward a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season.
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